Comparison

FocusBrain vs Be Present

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FocusBrain

This science-based app uses brainwave therapy and 8D sound to enhance focus, boost productivity, improve memory, and reduce stress. It offers sessions for ADHD support and helps users achieve a flow state for peak cognitive performance without medication.

Highlights
  • Improve focus and cognition
  • Boost productivity and flow state
  • Enhance memory and problem-solving
  • Reduce stress and mental fatigue
  • Support ADHD management
  • Science-backed brainwave therapy
  • 8D immersive sound sessions
Features
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FocusBrain combines 8D spatial audio with brainwave frequencies - 40Hz Gamma, Alpha, and Theta Neural Soundscapes for ADHD, deep focus, calm, and restorative sleep. Some minds are wired differently. They think faster, feel deeper, and carry more - but finding stillness doesn't come naturally. FocusBrain is a thoughtfully designed neural sound system for anyone who needs more than silence and less than meditation. Every Neural Soundscape is built around specific brainwave frequencies - delivered in immersive 8D spatial audio you feel the moment you put your headphones on. DEEP FOCUS - LOCK IN ON DEMAND Whether it's a long work session, reading, or creative projects that deserve your full attention - Gamma (40Hz) and Beta-frequency Neural Soundscapes create a calm, consistent neural environment that supports sustained presence and productivity. No willpower required. Press play, and your mind knows it's time. NEURAL TUNING - FOR MINDS THAT RUN DIFFERENT If your thoughts naturally move in multiple directions at once, you don't need to fix it - you need the right support. Our Alpha and low-Gamma Neural Soundscapes help create a stable, clear cognitive baseline - supporting attention, memory, and mental clarity without medication, without routines, without someone telling you to just breathe. Pure sound. Specific frequencies. Built for how your mind actually works. ADHD SUPPORT - DESIGNED FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS Living with ADHD means your brain doesn't follow the usual rhythm. FocusBrain's Neural Soundscapes are specifically designed to support ADHD minds - helping reduce mental noise, sustain attention, and build a calmer, clearer cognitive baseline. No medication, no complicated routines. Just put on your headphones and let the frequencies do the work. ADHD IN DAILY LIFE - Morning focus sessions to start your day with clarity - Work and study support to sustain attention without burnout - Wind-down sessions to quiet a restless mind before sleep - Short 10-minute resets when everything feels too loud SLEEP ARCHITECTURE - FROM RESTLESS TO DEEP REST The hardest part of sleep isn't staying asleep - it's getting there. When your mind won't quiet down, Delta and Theta-frequency Neural Soundscapes guide a gentle neural downshift. Not a sleep story. Not a breathing exercise. Soothing acoustic patterns that support your brain's natural transition into deep, restorative sleep. WHY FOCUSBRAIN - Real frequency-engineered Neural Soundscapes - not generic ambient playlists - 8D spatial immersion designed for headphone use - 40Hz sessions for attention, cognition, clarity, and flow - Session-based, timer-ready - simple and easy to use - No guided voice, no accounts, no social features - Supports focus, productivity, memory, cognition, ADHD, stress relief, and sleep BUILT FOR Anyone who values mental clarity and restorative sleep. Whether you're managing ADHD, navigating a busy life, or simply looking for a reliable way to find calm - FocusBrain meets you where you are. If you've explored binaural beats, brainwave entrainment, or frequency-based audio and found most options too complicated or too vague - FocusBrain makes the science simple. START WITH ONE SESSION Open FocusBrain. Pick your state. Put on your headphones. --- Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of use https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Terms_&_Conditions.html For any ideas or support, please get in touch with us: developer.imoblife@gmail.com

About

Be Present

This app helps you focus on tasks by encouraging mono-tasking and providing tools for enhanced concentration. It offers positive affirmations, time blocking with a Pomodoro timer, and science-backed soundscapes to prevent burnout and boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Positive mindset building
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Science-backed methods
  • Relaxing soundscapes
  • Time blocking
  • Prevent burnout
Features
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Be Present helps you build the daily routines that make focus inevitable. Not another productivity app. Be Present is built around one idea: when your routines are right, focus happens naturally. #What Our Users Are Saying "Be Present has been a game-changer! I'm more productive and feel less anxious." — Jae P. "The focus music transformed my work sessions. I get more done in less time!" — Anna "I finished my final paper despite my ADHD." — Jessie #What Be Present Offers - Morning & Night Routines: Start and end your day with intention - Pomodoro Timer: 25-min focus sessions with breaks up to 90 min - Focus Music: Lofi, binaural beats, and soundscapes for deep work - Prevent Burnout: Structured breaks protect your mental energy - Journal & Gratitude: Reflect and reset daily #Why It Works 47% of people have a daily physical health routine. Only 28% have a mental health one. Be Present closes that gap. SUPPORT: love@littlebeat.io

Screenshots

FocusBrain4 screens
Be Present4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Be Present at free with in-app purchases against FocusBrain's subscription. Be Present also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusBrain sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FocusBrain against 4.8 for Be Present. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 101 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of FocusBrain's written reviews are positive against 78% of Be Present's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBrain ships an update every 3 weeks, Be Present fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocusBrain versus Be Present: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBrainBe Present
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings) — better4.8 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better101
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB104 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrainPower IncLittleBeat LLC

Customer experience

FocusBrain

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.5%

Be Present

All ratings92 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

FocusBrain

Subscriptions22
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • New User Weekly Special Offer$4.997 Days
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  • Brain Booster Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Try 7 days7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • New User Monthly Offer$7.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • New User 6-Month Subscription$15.996 Months
  • Quarterly Premium Membership$17.993 Months
  • Half Yearly Premium$17.996 Months
  • Quarterly Special Premium$17.993 Months
  • New User Quarterly Offer$19.993 Months
  • Brain Booster Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Offer$21.991 Year
  • New User Yearly Special$25.991 Year
  • New User Half Yearly Premium7 Days trial$25.996 Months
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Quarterly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$27.993 Months
  • 12-week Subscription3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Unlock Premium Access$37.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Year Premium$25.99
  • One Year Plus 6 Months Premium2 variants$29.99
5 purchases

Be Present

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Limited time discounted offer7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Discounted yearly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer$12.99

Questions

Is FocusBrain free?
FocusBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Be Present free?
Be Present is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusBrain or Be Present?
FocusBrain is rated higher. FocusBrain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Be Present averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.
Do FocusBrain or Be Present have ads?
FocusBrain shows ads; Be Present does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusBrain or Be Present?
FocusBrain ships an update every 3 weeks, and Be Present fortnightly. Most recently, FocusBrain was updated on September 12, 2026 and Be Present on September 19, 2026.

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